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Overview for Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric

A program that focuses on the scientific, humanistic, and critical study of human communication in a variety of formats, media, and contexts. Includes instruction in the theory and practice of interpersonal, group, organizational, professional, and intercultural communication; speaking and listening; verbal and nonverbal interaction; rhetorical theory and criticism; performance studies; argumentation and persuasion; technologically mediated communication; popular culture; and various contextual applications.

Careers for Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric Majors

A major in Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric is highly relevant for the following careers. National averages for wages in each career is provided.

Colleges Offering a Major in Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric

Top 33 Texas Colleges with the highest percentage of Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric among the 2007-2008 graduating class.

AddInfoCollege Name Degrees Awarded/
Percentage
SelectivityTuition
Southwestern University
Georgetown, TX
 30
(9.8%)
Moderately Selective$27,940 
Dallas Baptist University
Dallas, TX
 75
(9.2%)
Highly Selective$16,440 
Trinity University
San Antonio, TX
 45
(8.3%)
Moderately Selective$26,834 
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Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi
Corpus Christi, TX
 104
(7.9%)
Open Admissions$11,980 
University of St Thomas
Houston, TX
 24
(6.9%)
Less Selective$20,510 
Prairie View A & M University
Prairie View, TX
 52
(6.9%)
Highly Selective$13,162 
Angelo State University
San Angelo, TX
 51
(6.5%)
Less Selective$11,340 
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St Marys University
San Antonio, TX
 23
(5.3%)
Moderately Selective$21,300 
Texas Lutheran University
Seguin, TX
 13
(5.2%)
Less Selective$20,970 
Austin College
Sherman, TX
 17
(5.1%)
Less Selective$26,530 
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Degrees awarded represents the number of bachelor's degrees awarded among the 2007-2008 graduating class.